Ministry Assistant Ballarat Community Church

Number of Positions Available:

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- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why work for us

Ballarat Community Church is a vibrant and progressive church based in the heart of the city of Ballarat. As a Christian church, our community of faith is made-up of both uniformed and non-uniformed members, the young, old and in-between, from a range of backgrounds and lifestyles all united by a love of God and passion for this City. Through this love and passion we undertake a range of activities and provide services aimed at making a practical and meaningful difference to the lives of others.

Why this role matters

We are seeking a values driven Ministry Assistant to be responsible for supporting the Corps Officer in the delivery of the mission of The Salvation Army Ballarat Community Church through development and facilitation of ministry, in an integrated setting.

The role you could play

Implement and Facilitate programs
- Plan, co-ordinate and assist with the delivery of Corps programs and activities for children and families including oversight of Corps Cadets and Junior Soldiers and leadership of preschool program
- Participate in worship leadership and preaching
- Provide resources and curriculum for programs
- Coordinate participation in Divisional activities for youth and children
- Volunteers are recruited, trained and effectively engaged
- Collaborative relationships are fostered and maintained with relevant community groups and organisations (e.g. municipalities, police and local Schools).
- Effective outreach activities are planned and new children/families introduced to the Corps through outreach

Child Safe Environments
- Assists the Officer to ensure that the Corps is a child safe environment and that the relevant policies and procedures are implemented
- SP3 ‘Permission to Proceed’ is complete and approved for all programs.

Pastoral Care and Discipleship
- Pastoral care and discipleship activities are undertaken as guided by the Corps Officer including engaging with participants of Coffee Talk and Café 102 Community Meals
- Current and emerging leaders are identified, trained, coached and equipped for ministry

Administration
- Ministry focused administration tasks are undertaken as required, including reports of activities and outcomes, maintaining social media communication and recording information on the volunteer management system
- Assist Officer with research and preparation for sermons and other presentations.

This is a part time position 30 hours per week for 12 months.

What we offer
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

What we're looking
- Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
- Experience and active involvement in church ministries
- Experience in leading and developing teams
- Diploma of theology or significant demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills.
- Must complete compulsory training or other requirements required by state legislation with regards to children, vulnerable persons and privacy
- A current and valid Working with Children Check or equivalent
- Willingness to undergo a National Police check

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- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
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